Some sessions feel like a milestone wrapped in a celebration, and the Shavers’ Maui family portrait was exactly that. They weren’t only visiting Maui, though that’s special on its own. This trip marked their fourth wedding anniversary and their very first time bringing their sweet 11-month-old son, Sammy, to the island.
Southside Beach was the perfect setting for their portraits. Golden sand, soft waves, and wide-open skies gave their session a dreamy glow. Add one very curious baby and two parents so clearly in love, and you’ve got photos that feel both timeless and tender.
The Shavers came with a clear purpose: capture beautiful portraits to share with family and use for holiday cards. But what happened went beyond checking a box on the to-do list. Their photos show a real connection, their boys’ little smile, and the joy of being together in such a stunning place…









That’s the heart of family photography. It’s more than images on a holiday card. It’s proof of who you are in this season: a couple celebrating four years of marriage, parents amazed by how quickly eleven months flew by, a family writing its story together.
The Shavers’ session was lovely, joyful, and yes, they definitely got several holiday card options! Their portraits will forever hold the sunshine of that Maui afternoon and the memory of their first trip as a family of three.




Congratulations, Shavers! Your Southside Beach portraits are as special as the milestone they honor. Have so much fun on your vacation!
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Maui Family Portrait Photographer: Desi from Karma Hill Photography
Some moments deserve to be frozen in time, and for the Sullivans, this one? It was long overdue, sun-drenched, and so full of love. Their Big Island family portrait at Pauoa Bay Beach was the kind of shoot that felt easy, breezy, and quietly monumental. A celebration of where they’ve been, and the beauty of
Maui Portrait Location: Southside Beach
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